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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.74, 25,819.56 and 14,997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.74, 25,819.56 and 14,997.45 is: 22,476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.74 : 25,819.56 = 14,997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.74/25,819.56 = 14,997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.74x = 25,819.56 × 14,997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.74x = 387,227,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,227,560.12/17,227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,476.98

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